New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra has claimed that the Bengaluru Test against India will be extra significant for him because of his roots.
Rachin, who has been a revelation for New Zealand since his debut, has his roots firmly established in Bengaluru, with his parents Ravi Krishnamurthy and Deepa hailing from the city and his grandparents settled here.
Speaking to the media, as quoted by PTI, ahead of the first Test of the series, Rachin said he is expecting his family members to be part of the crowd with his father making the journey from Wellington. The left-handed batter said such moments are when he would pinch himself on his journey in cricket.
“It’s something different about playing a Test match. You’re here for five days and it’s a tradition, you know, Test cricket’s the pinnacle. I guess it makes it extra significant because of the family connection,” said Ravindra.
“There’ll be a bunch of them in the crowd and I know Dad will be here watching. So those moments, you know, you pinch yourself on the journey and for this it’s definitely one,” said Ravindra.
Proud of my Indian heritage
Rachin said that he is very proud of his Indian heritage andplaying in front of his familyis something pretty special.